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SV04 THK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,034 mi
Last recorded232,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 THK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 232,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn right across tread but especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

offside strut top bearing rought, but not excessive play

underside has signs of corrosion, none affecting structura strength

Fail 24 Jun 2020 231,943 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn right across tread but especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn right across tread but especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all back seats folded down at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

offside strut top bearing rought, but not excessive play

underside has signs of corrosion, none affecting structura strength

Pass 9 Jul 2019 222,812 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside hand brake cable has one bracket broken but still secure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 207,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches slight corosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 191,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2017 191,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Front coil spring touching inner valance

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 180,273 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Oil leak from top of engine area.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 180,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Oil leak from top of engine area.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 168,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 153,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 15 Feb 2012 138,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 107,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,324 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 58,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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SV04 THK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV04 THK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV04 THK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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